[Jonathan lays very still as Peter approaches, reminding himself that the other man has every reason to be cautious and it would do better for him to swallow his pride and behave in a way that's reassuring, even if it feels demeaning.
He nods slowly, each movement careful and practised, and remains still as the solvent is applied. Once his mouth is free, Jonathan rolls over to cough out bits of the strange substance and drags his sleeve over his mouth to rid himself of it and the flecks of blood still clinging there.]
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He nods slowly, each movement careful and practised, and remains still as the solvent is applied. Once his mouth is free, Jonathan rolls over to cough out bits of the strange substance and drags his sleeve over his mouth to rid himself of it and the flecks of blood still clinging there.]
What is that substance?